D46.2
Non-billableRefractory anemia with excess of blasts [RAEB]
Refractory anemia with excess of blasts [RAEB]
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Chapter
2: NeoplasmsBlock
D37-D48
Parent Code
D46Child Codes
3
ICD-11 Mapping
1 equivalentCoding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(8)
D46.0Refractory anemia without ring sideroblasts, so stated
D46.1Refractory anemia with ring sideroblasts
D46.4Refractory anemia, unspecified
D46.9Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified
D46.ARefractory cytopenia with multilineage dysplasia
D46.BRefract cytopenia w multilin dysplasia and ring sideroblasts
D46.CMyelodysplastic syndrome w isolated del(5q) chromsoml abnlt
D46.ZOther myelodysplastic syndromes
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(39)
UMLS
- Anemia, Refractory, with Excess of BlastsC0002894
- Leukemia, SmolderingC0002894
- Leukemia, SmoulderingC0002894
- Leukemias, SmolderingC0002894
- MDS-EBC0002894
- MDS-EB-1C0002894
- MDS-IBC0002894
- MDS-IB-1C0002894
- MDS-IB1C0002894
- Myelodysplastic Neoplasm with Increased BlastsC0002894
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome with Excess BlastsC0002894
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome with Excess Blasts-1C0002894
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome with Increased BlastsC0002894
- Myelodysplastic syndrome with excess blastsC0002894
- Myelodysplastic syndrome with excess blasts (disorder)C0002894
- Myelodysplastic syndrome with increased blastsC0002894
- Myelodysplastic syndrome with increased blasts (morphologic abnormality)C0002894
- RAEBC0002894
- RAEB - Refractory anaemia with excess blastsC0002894
- RAEB - Refractory anemia with excess blastsC0002894
- RAEB IC0002894
- RAEB NOSC0002894
- RAEB-IC0002894
- RAEMC0002894
- Refractory Anemia with Excess BlastsC0002894
- Refractory Anemia with Excess of BlastsC0002894
- Refractory Anemia with an Excess of BlastsC0002894
- Refractory anaemia with an excess of blastsC0002894
- Refractory anaemia with excess blastsC0002894
- Refractory anemia with an excess of blastsC0002894
- Refractory anemia with excess blastsC0002894
- Refractory anemia with excess of blasts [RAEB]C0002894
- Refractory anemia with excess of blasts, unspecifiedC0002894
- Smoldering LeukemiaC0002894
- Smoldering LeukemiasC0002894
- Smouldering LeukemiaC0002894
- raebC0002894
- refractory anemia with excess blasts (RAEB)C0002894
- smoldering leukemiaC0002894
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for refractory anemia with excess of blasts [raeb]?
The ICD-10-CM code for refractory anemia with excess of blasts [raeb] is D46.2. The full clinical description is "Refractory anemia with excess of blasts [RAEB]". D46.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code D46.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code D46.2 represents “Refractory anemia with excess of blasts [RAEB]”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is D46.2 a billable code?
No, D46.2 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under D46.2.
What chapter is D46.2 in?
D46.2 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with D46.2?
D46.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: neoplasms of unspecified behavior (D49.-).
What are the subcategories under D46.2?
D46.2 has 3 child codes, including: D46.20 (Refractory anemia with excess of blasts, unspecified), D46.21 (Refractory anemia with excess of blasts 1), D46.22 (Refractory anemia with excess of blasts 2).
Are additional codes required with D46.2?
Yes, when using D46.2, also report: adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5).
What are the UMLS CUIs for D46.2?
D46.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0002894. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does D46.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like refractory anemia with excess of blasts [raeb] affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of D46.2?
D46.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2A35 (Refractory anaemia with excess of blasts).
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